Sew an Oven Mitt (3539 Views)

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  Step 1 of 9

  Tools and Materials needed:

  Sewing machine

  Scissors

  Pins

  Measuring tape or ruler

  Pencil or marker

  Sewing thread suitable for the sewing machine

  Wider ribbon or bias tape 46cm (18 inch)

  Quilted fabric, heat resistant (cotton) 50x50cm (20x20 inch)

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  Step 2 of 9

  A. The mitt’s outside. Length 31cm (12inch) / width at base 18cm (7inch) / width at finger line 16cm (6inch)

  B. The mitt’s underside. Length 27cm (11inch) / width at base 18cm (7inch) / width at finger line 16cm (6inch)

  C. The mitt’s middle center. Length 22cm (9inch) / width at finger line 16cm (6inch)

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  Step 3 of 9

  5.1. Cut out the pattern pieces. It does not include seam allowances, so if you trace the pattern onto the fabric, you will sew exactly on the drawn line.

  5.2. Place the pattern over the fabric. Measure from the straight lateral edge, to the pattern’s straight grain line. The pattern piece is correctly placed when there is the same distance from the fabric edge to the straight grain line, at both ends of the line. Remember to leave at least 1.5cm (1/2inch) around each pattern piece for the seam allowances. Having an even seam allowance all over eliminates the need of tracing over the fabric.

  5.3. Pin down the pattern pieces to the fabric.

  5.4. Cut out the fabric pieces (one for each pattern piece).

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  Step 4 of 9

  Assemble and sew center piece 7.1. Place together the middle part of the mitt with the upper side of the mitt, so that the right sides facing each other.

  7.2. Pin down on marks 1.

  7.3. Pin again on marks 3, on each edge.

  7.4. Sew the upper side and middle together, around from mark 3 until the other mark 3.

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  Step 5 of 9

  Attach the center of mitt to underside 8.1. Fold the thinner part of the center layer upward.

  8.2. Place the underside of the mitt over, right side facing down.

  8.3. Pin it at marks 2 and then 3.

  8.4. Fold the other sewn part downward to make room for sewing.

  8.5. Sew slowly around from mark 3 to the other mark 3 on the other edge. Be careful around marks 3 as the fabric is thick. Help the machine out by hand turning the wheel.

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  Step 6 of 9

  Attach hanger loop 9.1. Cut a piece of ribbon about 5cm (2inch) long.

  9.2. Fold it in two, wrong sides facing.

  9.3. Place the ribbon over the ribbon placing mark, in between the mitt’s sides, with the loop towards the mitt’s interior, and the raw edges aligned with the raw edges of the mitt.

  The ribbon loop will help you hang the mitt close to the oven.

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  Step 7 of 9

  Sew the lateral edges 10.1. Sew the lateral edges of the mitt, from marks 3 downward, one by one.

  10.2. Turn the mitt inside out to check the seams close to marks 3. Re-enforce seams if needed.

  10.3. Turn it back with wrong side facing upward.

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  Step 8 of 9

  Finish the edge with ribbon 11.1. Place the ribbon facing down under the machine foot, then place the wrong side of the mitt over the ribbon, aligning the mitt’s raw edge with the center of the ribbon.

  11.2. Sew around.

  11.3. Fold the ribbon in two so that it encloses the raw edge. You can iron the fold at this point so that it stays put.

  11.4. Sew close to the edge of the ribbon, from the right side of the fabric, all around.

  11.5. Instead of ribbon you can use a bias tape.

  And now you have your own oven mitt, display it in the kitchen and tell everyone you made it! Or buy it from me ;)

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  Step 9 of 9

  Now get a grip on something hot!